Sleep Away Camps Mercersburg, PA
Our overnight squash camps are open to boys and girls ages 10 to 18. Whether you are new to squash or are a top junior player, in our camps you will experience world class squash training with seasoned coaches from England, Egypt, Australia, Pakistan, the United States and Mexico. The camp will run from June 20th to July 1st (12 days). You have a choice of either coming to the camp for 6 days or 12 days.
Only Play Squash Academy emphasizes intensive learning in a fun, safe environment.
- All campers will have breakfast, lunch and dinner in the school’s cafeteria.
- Time for recreational activities outside of squash is allotted each day.
- All of our coaches are screened through federal and state government background checks.
- Campers will be supervised 24/7 in a 4:1 student-to-coach ratio.
- At night the coaches will supervise the campers in an air conditioned dormitory.
- Everyone receives a Play Squash Academy shirt.
- On the last day of camp we invite friends and family to our tournament with prizes for the top finishers.
TRAIN WITH THE BEST
Play Squash Academy is bringing together an Elite Group of Internationally recognized Players and Coaches to raise your game and bring you the Best Summer Squash Camp Experience Ever!
PSA world ranking of # 131
About Kama Khan
Kama went on to play squash at the national levels in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Poland, earning the #1 national ranking in many of these countries. He played on the PSA tour for many years going on to achieve a PSA world ranking of #131. His prolific playing career continues as a recent US Senior Masters Champion.
Kama has been surrounded by an incredible wealth of squash talent from his earliest days in Pakistan. His cousin Jahangir Khan is widely regarded as the greatest squash player of all time having gone undefeated in 555 consecutive matches over 5 years.
Kama has translated his on-court success into a successful coaching career across 3 continents. At the professional level, he has coached the Ukrainian and Polish national teams. At the junior level, he has coached hundreds of players ranging from beginners competing in Bronze tournaments to elite players challenging for US Junior National and British Junior Open titles. His current program is home to several top 50 players in U11, U13, U15, U17 & U19 divisions.
Wakefield High School Head Coach
About Mark Broekman
Mark was a top ranked junior player in England throughout his junior career, representing his county and region in the UK. He went to study at University in Liverpool, England and graduated with an honors degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology before joining the PSA world tour in 2014.
Mark has been a professional squash player on the PSA tour for 8 years now. He is ranked inside the top 150 in the world and has wins against numerous players ranked inside the top 100. During his time on the tour he has trained and worked with a number of players in the top 50 in the world. He currently still works with lots of the top ranked PSA players on the Team USA national squash team.
In recent years, he has focused more on his coaching. He has worked with various players that have been recruited to top college Ivy League programs and players ranked in the top 10 in their respective age groups. As well as Marks performance coaching experience, he has also worked with many beginner developmental players just starting out in squash. He has a passion for the game and loves to work with players of all ages and abilities.
Mark is currently the Head Squash coach and touring professional at Wakefield school in Northern Virginia.
Achieved Highest World Ranking of 12
About Alister Walker
Playing Career
- Achieved Highest World Ranking of 12
- Awarded All-Africa Champion Title
- British Under 23 National Champion
- Member of England’s European Championship winning team
- Winner of 11 PSA World Tour Titles
- Won numerous world number ones during playing career
Coaching Career
- Private coach of elite junior athletes
- Assistant coach of Columbia University’s men and women’s squash team
- Coached Columbia Team to win first ever Ivy League title
- Coached numerous juniors who have been recruited and accepted to prestigious college varsity programs
- Currently coaches several top US National Junior Champions
- Works with several top ranked professional players
Former World Squash Team Member
About Nouran El-Torky
Nouran El-Torky began competing as a Professional Squash player at 14 years old. She is a former Egypt #3 and World #41 Squash Player. In 2007, 2009 and 2011, she represented Egypt on the World Team in National and International tournaments as a key player helping the World Junior Open team grab the Gold Medal 3 times. Nouran competed in PSA tournaments all over the world – winning 6 titles, taking the runner up slot 4 times and reaching the finals and semis of 13 PSA tournaments in Egypt, India, Malaysia, Australia and the United States. In 2016, while living in Egypt, she converted her experience, passion and talent for the game into an exciting coaching career. When she moved to the United States to continue her career in 2018, she joined the Play Squash Academy Coaching Staff.
Nouran is a Pharmacy College Graduate, has her Management Skills Certification and is SafeSport Certified. She accomplished all of these goals while working full time as a Squash Coach.
In addition to being a coach on the Play Squash Academy team, Nouran has accepted the role of Assistant Director of Squash. In this role she contributes to the growth and development of the Squash program at all locations through strategic marketing strategies, expanding social media presence, organizing tournaments and large events, and supporting the needs of the staff and clients.
Mohammad Essam El Sherif
He also joined PSA and began competing professionally in 2010. He brought 10 PSA titles, including the 1st New Jersey Englewood PSA satellite in 2020, the 2nd Coppermine Baltimore PSA satellite in 2021, the 1st African Cup Championship (Team), South Africa in 2011, the 3rd African Cup Championship (Individual), South Africa in 2011, the 3rd IMET PSA Tournament, Slovakia in 2011, and many more.
Essam began instructing elite Egyptian players at Alexandria Sporting Club in 2013 and 2014. In 2010, he also came second in the Alexandria regional open. He turned his expertise, love, and talent for the game into an exciting coaching career while living in Egypt. From 2015 until 2022, he taught at dreadsports squash club and coppermine squash and fitness club in Baltimore, MD. Essam has o cially joined Play Squash Academy as Director of Squash for Columbia Athletic Club, from April 1st 2022.
Furthermore, he has extensive experience in all aspects of competitive squash programs, including competition, training, and program management. Enjoys motivating others to set long-term health and fitness objectives.
“I encourage my adult students to enjoy squash and work out on the side so they can stay healthy and play for life. With juniors, I focus on technique and high intensity repetition so they learn to react quickly, develop consistency and avoid making mistakes.
But most of all, I want players to love the game. It has been a transformative part of my life allowing me to experience the beauty of the sport, travel to various countries to compete, and get to know people and cultures of different places all over the world. When I am coaching or playing, I bring everything I have experienced and learned to the court. It energizes and excites me to know that I am opening these possibilities to another person’s life.”
Nouran has made an impact in every endeavor in which she chooses to invest her time. We are grateful she has chosen to dedicate her experience, ideas and enthusiasm to the Play Squash Academy family.
Sergio-Lopez
Full-Time Professional Squash Player, PSA World Tour
- 4 time All-Ivy League Award & 3 time All-American Award
- Yale Player & 2020 Graduate
- Recipient of the John F. Skillman Award
Hunt Richardson
Middlebury College, Head Coach
- 2017 & 2020 NESCAC Coach of the Year
- U.S. Squash Association’s Mid-Atlantic Region Regional Squad Head Coach for the top 13, 15 and 17 boy and girl players
Spencer Lovejoy
Full-Time Professional Squash Player, PSA World Tour
- 4 time All-Ivy League Award & 3 time All-American Award
- Yale Player & 2020 Graduate
- Recipient of the John F. Skillman Award
Mark Lewis
Middlebury College, Head Coach
- 2017 & 2020 NESCAC Coach of the Year
- U.S. Squash Association’s Mid-Atlantic Region Regional Squad Head Coach for the top 13, 15 and 17 boy and girl players
Mark Broekman
Wakefield High School Head Coach
- 7 yr PSA World Tour
- Member Squash Level 2 Certified Coach
- Sports Psychology BA
Sleep away camp at Mercersburg Academy with Coaches who will develop your mental toughness and physical strength, while teaching you how to win matches and be recruited by top schools.
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Dates and Schedule
Week 1: June 19th - June 24th Week 2: June 26th - July 1st
| Time | Description |
| 7:30 am | Rise & Shine |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:45 am | Drop off for athletes not staying on campus for the week |
| 9:00 – 11:30 am | Conditioning, Weight Training, Drills, and Technique work |
| 11:45 am-12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 01:15 pm-04:15 pm | AFTERNOON SESSION Athletic Psychology, Game Strategy, Nutrition Match Play Video Assessments |
| 04:15 pm-05:00 pm | Flexibility, Cool Down Performance Reflection Q&A with Coaches |
| 05:30 pm | Pick up of athletes not staying on campus for the week |
| 05:30 pm-06:30 pm | Dinner |
| 06:30 pm-08:30 pm | Recreational activities (Bowling/Pool/Student Center, Frisbee, etc.) |
| 06:30 pm-08:30 pm | Recreational activities (Bowling/Pool/Student Center, Frisbee, etc.) |
| 08:30 pm-09:30 pm | Return to the dormitory: Cards, board games, TV, etc. |
| 09:30 pm | Campers to their rooms |
| 10:00 pm | Lights Out |